More people in Ireland are consuming alcohol at home, fewer are drinking in pubs and many aren’t drinking at all
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As the sober years mounted up, I realised that drinking was a symptom of something bigger underneath
Research suggests that more alcohol is purchased in Ireland for consumption at home than in pubs
New law proposed by Government is in conflict with legislation introduced in 2018 to drive down drinking, particularly among young people, review says
Part 18: ‘Even though I hadn’t relapsed, I felt as if needing help was shameful’
At 33 the comedian and podcaster has already lived many lives, but his decision to get sober has been transformative
Part 17: Although most people in the cafe are drinking coffee like me, some are having absinthe in between sips of coffee. It is 9.30am. How do they do that?
More than 70 per cent of such deaths were due to alcoholic liver diseases in 2022 in Northern Ireland
I am still amazed by the imbecility of people who know about my condition but nevertheless say: ‘Surely one little drink wouldn’t hurt you?’
Ask the Expert: Even if someone does not identify their alcohol use as a problem, it can be a serious issue for their family
Part 16: She’ll think I’m sick if I don’t have a glass of wine. In fact, I was sick when I was having glasses of wine
As 15 per cent of the population in Ireland has an alcohol use disorder, it’s time we recognise the problem and its effects, and get the right support
How to Drink Better: John Wilson offers his predictions for the drinks industry
‘Some moments are glorious. Other moments suck rocks. But this is worth doing. And you’ll soon see why’, says Belle Robertson
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